Best Schools in Kingsburg, California
13 schools · 7 Elementary · 3 Middle · 3 High
Choosing a school in Kingsburg?
Use this page to compare every school in Kingsburg by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Lincoln Elementary
Elementary · Kingsburg Elementary Charter. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Rafer Johnson Junior High
Middle · Kingsburg Elementary Charter. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Kingsburg High
High · Kingsburg Joint Union High. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Kingsburg for 2026 are Lincoln Elementary (9.0/10), Rafer Johnson Junior High (8.1/10), and Kingsburg High (8.0/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 9 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
13
12 public · 1 private
Avg Score
6.3
out of 10
Median Home
$379,600
home value · ACS
Districts
4
serving the city
Schools
13
12 public · 1 private
Avg Score
6.3
out of 10
Median Home
$379,600
home value · ACS
Districts
4
serving the city
Rates 9.0/10 despite 72% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.6 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Kingsburg schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +8.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Kingsburg schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Kingsburg
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (9 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln Elementary | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Rafer Johnson Junior High | 8.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Kingsburg High | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Clay Elementary | 7.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Kings River Elementary | 6.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Oasis Continuation High | 5.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Kingsburg Independent Study High | 5.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Ronald W. Reagan Elementary | 4.9 / 10 |
| 9 | Central Valley Home | 3.3 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.3/10
- Median household income
- $81,226
- Median home value
- $379,600
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22%
- Avg commute
- 22 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 70%
36% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Kingsburg compares
California rank
#315 of 597
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.0
above California avg (6.3)
Median household income
$81k
81% of California median
Schools in this city
11
About Schools in Kingsburg, California
Kingsburg's public school system covers 11 ranked schools across all grade levels, from elementary through high school. The city's schools average 5.5 out of 10 — a score that reflects real variation within the district. The gap between the top school and the bottom is wide enough to matter when families are choosing where to live or enroll.
Two schools, 18% of the city's ranked campuses, score 7 or above. Lincoln Elementary leads Kingsburg at 8.1 out of 10, the city's strongest result and a meaningful distance above the average. Rafer Johnson Junior High follows at 7.6, giving families a strong path from elementary through middle school. Washington Elementary lands at 6.8 — still above the city mean — while Kingsburg High and Clay Elementary come in at 6.3 and 6.2, respectively, both close to the average.
The elementary tier is where Kingsburg performs best. Lincoln and Washington both outpace the city's 5.5 average, and Rafer Johnson sustains that momentum through middle school. Kingsburg High at 6.3 is the city's only ranked high school, so families with teenagers have one local public option at the secondary level. Parents prioritizing high school performance should factor that single-campus reality into any neighborhood decision.
For families researching within Kingsburg, residence will largely determine school assignment. The performance spread across 11 schools is real, and Lincoln Elementary's 8.1 sets a clear ceiling above the pack. Parents with elementary-age children should confirm attendance zone boundaries early — the difference between Lincoln and a below-average campus in the same small city is not minor. Kingsburg's compact size works in parents' favor: there are no sprawling district lines to untangle, and campus-level research is straightforward.
Elementary Schools
7 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 418 students · 2nd–3rd | 9.0 | ||
| 2 | 240 students · Kindergarten–8th | 7.6 | ||
| 3 | 283 students · Kindergarten–Kindergarten | 6.9 | ||
| 4 | 401 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.0 | ||
| 5 | 219 students · 1st–1st | 5.2 | ||
| 6 | 128 students · Kindergarten–8th | 3.3 | ||
| Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Imaginarium Learning Center the
Private
4 students · Pre-K–TK | — | ||
Middle Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 461 students · 7th–8th | 8.1 |
| 2 | 639 students · 4th–6th | 4.9 |
| 3 | 3 students · 4th–8th | — |
High Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,101 students · 9th–12th | 8.0 |
| 2 | 65 students · 9th–12th | 5.2 |
| 3 | 61 students · 9th–12th | 5.2 |
Schools in Kingsburg
Kingsburg, California · 13 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$81,226
Median Home Value
$379,600
Median Rent
$1,117/mo
Population
16,656
College Educated
22%
Homeownership
70%
Avg Commute
22 min
Poverty Rate
8.0%
Community Profile
Kingsburg has a median household income of $81,226. It is a community where 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $379,600, with a median rent of $1,117/month. The local poverty rate of 8.0% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 22 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- California
- Elementary
- 7
- Middle
- 3
- High
- 3
Resources
Nearby Cities
Other Major Cities in California
Top metros statewide by school count.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Kingsburg, California
How many schools are in Kingsburg, California?
Kingsburg has 13 schools, including 12 public and 1 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Kingsburg, California?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Kingsburg is 6.3 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Kingsburg, California?
The top-ranked school in Kingsburg on MySchoolScout is Lincoln Elementary with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What is the best elementary school in Kingsburg, California?
The top-ranked elementary school in Kingsburg on MySchoolScout is Lincoln Elementary with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What is the best middle school in Kingsburg, California?
The top-ranked middle school in Kingsburg on MySchoolScout is Rafer Johnson Junior High with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What is the best high school in Kingsburg, California?
The top-ranked high school in Kingsburg on MySchoolScout is Kingsburg High with a composite score of 8.0/10.
How many school districts serve Kingsburg, California?
Kingsburg is served by 4 school districts: Clay Joint Elementary, Kings River Union Elementary, Kingsburg Elementary Charter, Kingsburg Joint Union High.
What is the education level in Kingsburg, California?
According to Census data, 22% of adults in Kingsburg have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Kingsburg, California?
The median household income in Kingsburg is approximately $81,226 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Kingsburg, California?
Yes, Kingsburg has 1 private school alongside 12 public schools.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Kingsburg, California?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Kingsburg is 24.5:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Kingsburg, California?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.